2012 Peugeot 5008 1.6L Diesel · PO62 YJZ
2012 Peugeot 5008 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 114,115 miles. MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- PEUGEOT 5008
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 11 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,115 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PO62 YJZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2025
- 114,115 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PO62 YJZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Peugeot 5008 (PO62 YJZ) between July 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
PO62 YJZ Mileage History
- 24/07/202397,035 mi
- 03/08/202397,045 mi+10 mi
- 01/08/2024105,536 mi+8,491 mi
- 12/08/2025114,115 mi+8,579 mi
- 13/08/2025114,115 mi
Average of roughly 8,306 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Peugeot 5008 (Gen 1)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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